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Abigail (Abby) Nilsson is an attorney in Reinhart's Litigation Practice, where she excels at transforming complex legal nuances into compelling, persuasive arguments, demonstrating her keen ability to clearly and effectively distill the most critical information. Abby regularly handles legal research, writing and discovery support for a variety of civil matters.

Abby graduated at the top of her class from Marquette University Law School, demonstrating a dedication to high standards that carries forward in her commitment to service excellence in all stages of client work. With more than four years of paralegal experience, she also possesses a unique understanding of litigation processes.

She is also deeply committed to pro bono work, having contributed her service through the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic and the Milwaukee Justice Center.

Beyond the legal realm, Abby can be found engrossed in cooking, baking and reading, as well as cheering on the Milwaukee Brewers.

Education

  • J.D., summa cum laude, Marquette University Law School (Articles Editor, Marquette Law Review)
  • B.A. with honors in the major, University of Wisconsin

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
Practices

Honors & Affiliations

Honors

  • Jenkins Honors Moot Court Competition, Winner of Overall Competition; Franz C. Eschweiler Prize for Best Brief; Ramon A. Klitzke Prize for Best Oral Advocate
  • CALI Award, Highest Grade: Business Associations; Civil Procedure; Civil Pretrial Practice; Contracts; Constitutional Criminal Procedure; Constitutional Law 2: Speech & Equality; Criminal Process; Evidence; The Law Governing Lawyers; Trusts & Estates

Affiliations

  • State Bar of Wisconsin

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